Unit Secretary Surgery

This position is part-time, Saturday and Sunday only.

About the role

As a Unit Secretary, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care every day. You will be responsible for secretarial functions in the Surgery department. You will create a welcoming, organized space where patients and families feel valued and informed. You will use clear, compassionate communication and attention to detail to keep the unit running smoothly and caring for others like family—one shift at a time.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, offering updates, and ensuring they feel informed and supported
• Maintain patient records accurately, enter physician orders, and protect patient information
• Handle all communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly and clearly to keep the unit connected
• Keep the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked to promote safety and comfort
• Take initiative to solve challenges, support daily operations, and foster a culture of respect and teamwork

Requirements

• One year of experience in a general office setting or hospital-based Unit Secretary experience (preferred)
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include:

• A nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program
• A Level II trauma center
• Advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services
• Full-service maternity and newborn care
• Four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop

The facility is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.